LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 9 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University has earned the 2024-25 Military Friendly(R) School Gold designation from G.I. Jobs magazine. CU was one of just 243 schools chosen for gold award status in recognition of its leading practices, outcomes and effective programs. The gold designation indicates that CU is rated within 10 percent of the 10th-ranked organization for the category of small public universities. Institutions earning the  more

ADA, Oklahoma, April 10 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: The Chickasaw Nation strives to be a good community partner. Working toward a mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people, this mission extends to many Oklahoma communities, schools, universities and philanthropic efforts. One such partnership is with the American Cancer Society (ACS) for the Oklahoma City Cattle Baron's   more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 10 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on April 9, 2024: Today, officials from the Mayor/Council Housing, Homelessness, and Mental Health (3H) Task Force announced the launch of the Path to Home Initiative, a central source for all programming as it relates to homelessness, housing, and mental health within the City of Tulsa. The Task Force has also released its formal recommendations with four goals and 33 action steps to advance solutions around homelessness  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, April 9 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Individuals from all walks of life who want to enter the teaching profession are encouraged to attend "CU Become a Teacher," a virtual workshop that will present the multiple pathways to becoming a certified teacher. The Zoom presentation will take place on Monday, April 15, at 5 p.m. and will offer information to those who have a college degree, those who have earned college credit but have yet to earn a degree,  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 10 -- NGL Energy Partners issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE: NGL) announced today that the Board of Directors of its general partner approved distributions to fully pay the remaining distribution arrearage on the Class B, Class C and Class D Preferred Units. The arrearage payment will be made to the holders of the Partnership's 12.544% Class B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units ("Class B Pr  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 10 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: Governor Stitt announced the finalization of a motor vehicle compact with the Choctaw Nation. "I am happy to announce that we have finalized a 10-year car tag compact with the Choctaw Nation," said Gov. Stitt. "This is our 12th compact finalized with tribal governments since the end of 2023. I am grateful to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations for their ongoing partnership and willingness to come to an  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 10 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, joined the American Heart Association, NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition, and dozens of other organizations and individuals to advocate for the implementation of cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) in all Oklahoma public schools. The "You're the Cure" rally was held at the Capitol on Monday to raise awareness through guest speakers, informatio  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 10 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee has given its approval to a measure to help increase access to affordable housing. House Bill 2724, by Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Meloyde Blancett, D-Tulsa, would create the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Commission to oversee the planning, coordination, and strategy to address the state's ongoing housing shortage - a shortage Kirt said is imp  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Editor's note: The U.S. News and World Report will release its graduate school rankings for 2024 Best Medical Schools, Best Engineering Schools and Best Clinical Psychology programs at a later date. This story will be updated. * * * Several Oklahoma State University graduate degree programs appeared in the annual "U.S. News and World Report" Best Graduate Schools rankings with the Spears School of Bu  more

PAWHUSKA, Oklahoma, April 10 -- The Osage Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Osage Nation Education Department (ONED) Director Mary Wildcat has been appointed to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education (OACIE) by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The OACIE produces an annual report with recommendations to the Oklahoma State Board of Education on educational matters affecting the education of Native American st  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 10 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: In the newly released 2024 edition of the Best Graduate Schools in Public Affairs from U.S. News & World Report, The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs has been ranked #70, tied with Auburn University, Northeastern University, Penn State University, the University of Massachusetts and the University of Oklahoma. With 271 schools ranked in total, the College of Public Affairs is in th  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Pioneering social sciences research indicates regulators must address public confusion and desire for safety to expand fusion energy support. * * * Research led by Hank Jenkins-Smith, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma, explores American adults' perceptions of fusion energy. This first-of-its-kind study reveals broad pu  more